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NDIS Workforce Capability Framework

NDIS Quality and safeguards Commission
Sunday 30th October, 2022

The Capability Framework describes the attitudes, skills and knowledge expected of all workers funded under the NDIS. It gives clear, practical examples and establishes a shared language of ‘what good…

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The NDIS is an investment in a decent society, not a “burden” on the Budget

El Gibbs
The Future of Everything
Friday 11th November, 2022
But these direct economic impacts of the NDIS aren’t measured by any of the actuarial reports that lead to scary headlines and poor public policy responses, such as failed independent
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Rishworth admits budget fell short

Danielle Kutchel
PBA
Tuesday 8th November, 2022
Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth has signalled that she will continue to work across her diverse portfolio to get outcomes for those who need it, while also pointing to
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More than 550,000 Australians now at centre of NDIS

Mirage News
Sunday 6th November, 2022
The NDIS Quarterly Report shows there are now more than 550,000 Australians with disability receiving life changing support from the world leading Scheme. National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) CEO Rebecca
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“At first I said No!” – NDIS Chair Kurt Fearnley reveals all in this exclusive interview

Dr George Taleporos
Reasonable and Necessary Podcast
Tuesday 25th October, 2022
In this episode, Dr. George speaks with newly appointed NDIS Chair Kurt Fearnley. In this in-depth interview Fearnley reveals all about how he came to the role, his vision for
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Everyone is talking about the NDIS – we spoke to participants and asked them how to fix it

Mark Brown and Di Winkler
The Conversation
Friday 4th November, 2022
The survey also provides rich data that illustrates the stress and unpredictability of navigating the NDIS. There are insights into how the scheme could be much more efficient and simpler
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Guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
United Nations Human Rights (UNHR)
Monday 30th March, 2026
The guidelines are intended to guide and support States parties, in their efforts to realise the right of persons with disabilities to live independently and be included in the community,
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Getting the NDIS back on track: A survey of people with disability

Summer Foundation, supported by People With Disability Australia
Wednesday 2nd November, 2022
This report compiles the responses from477 NDIS participants, or a family member or friend of a participant, to a national survey conducted in July2022. The survey asked participants what works
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Labor to launch trial to help NDIS participants who want to work

Luke Henriques-Gomes
Guardian Australia
Wednesday 2nd November, 2022
People on the national disability insurance scheme who want to work will be connected with a disability employment services provider under a trial to be established by the Albanese government.
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Fit and Healthy After Getting Off Chemical Restraints

Human Rights Watch
Ray Ekins, 78, has dementia and was prescribed olanzapine, an antipsychotic prohibited for use in older people with dementia. His daughter Susan asked his geriatrician about significant changes in his
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What are human rights?

Healthy Discussions Project
Office of the Public Advocate
Thursday 27th October, 2022
Lisa, who lives with an acquired brain injury, speaks with Dinesh Wadiwel from the University of Sydney about human rights, their origin, their influence and effect.
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New trial to link NDIS to DES providers

Danielle Kutchel
PBA
Wednesday 2nd November, 2022
“The NDIS is far from perfect but increasing the involvement of Disability Employment Services providers can only make things worse. DES has been failing disabled people for as long as
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